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Francesco Carrai
I come from the most beautiful city in Italy - my Florence. My family is Tuscan, and I am proud of my heritage. I am especially proud of my grandparents, who fought against fascism in what was one of the most terrible moments in the history of the world. I grew up in a small country village called Campi Bisenzio. Campi means land and Bisenzio is the name of the river. During the harvest time on the vineyard my grandfather would put a giant bucket in the garden filled with grapes and we children loved to jump and squash grapes.
After graduating from school, I moved to Rome for a year for work, but I missed Florence. I returned home where I worked as a bodyguard for prominent people and American actors who came to Italy for work or for vacation. I had the pleasure of meeting many well-known cinema personalities. During this time I met a fantastic woman who has now become my wife. My brother works as a private driver and suggested I come and work with him, which is when I started working in the travel industry. I think it is the most wonderful job in the world and I am grateful to my beloved brother for encouraging me to follow this path. I can show you the love I feel for Italy's beautiful architecture, extraordinary countryside, magnificent galleries and delicious food. I will help you have a true Italian cultural experience.
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Andrea Carrai
My name is Andrea and I am a driver and tour guide, born in Florence. It’s in the balance of wanting to paint, write poetry and dance that I grew up with, graduating from the University of Foreign Languages and Literature in Florence and receiving two professional qualifications: the tour guide license and that of chauffeur.
I’m an eclectic artist, ranging from Art Nouveau to action painting, or from Symbolism to the harmonious Tuscan landscape, dear even to Galileo Chini. I created paintings taking inspiration from the different chapters of the book I wrote. A collection of poems mixed with an essay that investigates the many aspects of love’s feeling, which has always been misunderstood, desired but also hated, wanted and rejected, deified and humanized.
The penultimate exhibition (December 2023) was placed at the Florence Art Deposite Gallery, located in the city center of Florence (in the area between Galleria dell’Accademia and the Duomo).
I love Firenze, but sometimes I like to escape the bustle of the city centre for a day and I am committed to share the authentic local spots of my region, Tuscany. Enjoying the sights requires an unhurried approach, especially when you celebrate indelibly family moments. Let us give you the best available experience ! You will have a unique tuscan moment in time.